Aurora Picture Show
- Assets
- $300.0k
- Revenue
- $396.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 03/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 76-0612928
Organization Overview
Aurora Picture Show is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (A31) the organization is classified as: Film & Video, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Aurora Picture Show employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aurora Picture Show is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Aurora Picture Show generated $396.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $444.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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AURORA PICTURE SHOW PRESENTS ARTIST-MADE, NON-COMMERCIAL FILM AND VIDEO IN AN EFFORT TO EXPAND THE CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE AND PROMOTE AN UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF MOVING IMAGE ART. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE ALSO OFFERED TO FURTHER PROMOTE THIS MISSION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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AURORA PICTURE SHOW PRESENTS 2-3 SCREENINGS PER MONTH OF NON-COMMERCIAL FILMS INCLUDING SHORT WORKS, EXPERIMENTAL FILMS, FOUND FOOTAGE, DOCUMENTARIES, PERSONAL NARRATIVES, VIDEO ART AND NEW MEDIA. THESE ARE PRESENTED ALONG WITH THE ARTIST, CURATOR, WRITER, TEACHER AND/OR CRITIC USUALLY PRESENT TO HOST A DISCUSSION ABOUT THE SCREENING. AURORA HAS SCREENED OVER 9,500 WORKS WITH AUDIENCES OF OVER 15,500 VIEWERS IN ATTENDANCE SINCE 1999.
AURORA PICTURE SHOW OFFERS COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR ALL AGES AND ALL LEVELS OF EXPERTISE IN FILM, VIDEO AND NEW MEDIA AS WELL AS PROVIDING A HOME FOR ENGAGING AND INFORMING THE COMMUNITY ABOUT A WIDE RANGE OF MEDIA AND FILM TOPICS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE CAMPS AND WORKSHOPS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS. AURORA ALSO PROVIDES AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, ARTIST TALKS AND THE AURORA VIDEO LIBRARY, WHICH IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC BY APPOINTMENT.
THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS CURATORIAL SERVICES (FINDING AND SELECTING APPROPRIATE FILMS AND ART WORKS) TO OTHER ART ORGANIZATIONS, INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sarah Stauder Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $43,709 |
Kevin Mohr Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Mark Mccray President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Carlos Fernandez Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Laurence Unger Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Dmitry Bazykin Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $17,200 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $180,296 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $146,370 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,200 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $343,866 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $52,180 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $396,046 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $41,855 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,464 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $116,857 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $8,185 |
| Payroll taxes | $12,848 |
| Fees for services: Management | $60,500 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,714 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $60 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,935 |
| Office expenses | $7,154 |
| Information technology | $15,018 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $22,546 |
| Travel | $3,854 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,838 |
| Insurance | $6,755 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $444,266 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $167,409 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $98,594 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $6,120 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,006 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $22,891 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $300,020 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,045 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $5,045 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $292,065 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,910 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $300,020 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Aurora Picture Show has recieved totaling $269,005.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Houston Arts Alliance Houston, TX PURPOSE: General support | $63,467 |
The Andy Warhol Foundation For The Visual Arts Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT (OVER 2 YEARS) | $45,000 |
Houston Endowment Inc Houston, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $45,000 |
Houston Endowment Inc Houston, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $45,000 |
John Steven Kellett Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: SUSTAIN LONG RANGE PLAN CREATE EXECDEVEL DIRECTOR | $30,000 |
Greater Houston Community Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: ARTS | $20,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Austin Film Society Austin, TX | $10,649,086 | $5,415,056 |
Austin Film Festival Inc Austin, TX | $1,971,197 | $2,811,402 |
Bffoundation Bentonville, AR | $329,044 | $1,253,355 |
Film Prize Foundation Inc Shreveport, LA | $278,226 | $842,166 |
Red River Film Society Inc Shreveport, LA | $3,219,020 | $1,069,891 |
Motion Media Arts Center Austin, TX | $1,044,155 | $668,816 |
New Orleans Video Access Center Inc New Orleans, LA | $172,461 | $745,448 |
Society For Cinema & Media Studies Norman, OK | $1,601,458 | $794,538 |
Deadcenter Film Festival Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $258,597 | $607,158 |
Aurora Picture Show Houston, TX | $300,020 | $396,046 |
Ccff Austin, TX | $1,016,599 | $1,312,562 |
Arkansas Cinema Society Inc Little Rock, AR | $129,529 | $378,286 |